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Slice of Strawberries and Cream Bar above a pan and strawberries.
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Strawberries and Cream Bars

Strawberries and Cream Bars are made with a soft cookie like base, cream cheese fruit filling, and topped with a creamy glaze. Best fruit dessert bars ever!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 slices
Calories: 283kcal

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4-½ cups all purpose flour

For the filling:

  • 4 cups diced strawberries
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For the icing:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 Tablespoons whole milk OR lemon juice
  • (optional) zest of one lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a standard cookie sheet by spraying with baking spray.

For the crust:

  • In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together softened butter and white sugar 3-5 minutes until fluffy and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg. Add vanilla and mix well.
  • Add salt, baking powder, and flour and mix on low speed until combined.
    Reserve one heaping cup of dough for topping the bars.
  • Roll remaining dough into prepared cookie/baking sheet.

For the filling:

  • Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and 2 Tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl and let sit 5-10 minutes to release juices. Can be done ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.
  • In clean bowl of stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, plain greek yogurt, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix well between. Add vanilla and mix well. Pour over crust and spread evenly.
  • Spread strawberry mixture evenly over cream cheese filling, being careful not to mix together. Spread 1 cup reserved crust dough evenly over filing in flattened pieces.
    Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes, until middle is set and jiggly.

For the icing:

  • While bars are baking, combine powdered sugar, milk (or lemon juice), and vanilla. After bars have cooled for 15-20 minutes, drizzle over bars and allow to harden before slicing and serving. Best served at room temperature.

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerated 2-3 days. Storing in the fridge can dry out the bars.  
Inspired by The Recipe Critic

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal